Director of Accounting, Statutory Reporting

Who We Are

International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,200 professionals are at work worldwide in over 30 offices. Together we are on a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable. We are a global community that cares for one another. We believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve.

We provide professional excellence with joy and celebration to all those we serve. The Need For over 25 years, IJM has pioneered the work to protect vulnerable people from violence. 9 out of 9 times in the last decade, IJM’s Justice System Strengthening Projects have reduced slavery and violence between 50 and 85% for very large populations of people in poverty.

As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence, we are seeking a Director, Accounting, Statutory Reporting to provide strategic and operational leadership for IJM’s global accounting and external financial reporting activities. This role ensures the integrity, timeliness, and transparency of consolidated financial reporting; leads the annual financial statement audit; and oversees preparation of the IRS Form 990, NICRA submission, and other applicable statutory reporting requirements.

This position is hybrid (onsite Tuesdays & Thursdays) if located in the Washington, DC area or remote for non-local candidates and reports to SVP, Accounting. This role requires current authorization to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, now or in the future.

Leadership & Strategy Provide strategic leadership for IJM's global accounting and external financial reporting function, ensuring excellence in stewardship, accountability, and compliance;
Lead the development and implementation of strategies that strengthen financial reporting quality, audit readiness, regulatory compliance, and global consolidation practices;
Supervise, develop, and coach accounting staff while providing technical guidance across global finance teams;
Drive continuous improvement initiatives that increase efficiency, enhance reporting quality, and reduce audit burden across the organization. Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting Oversee the preparation, review, and presentation of IJM's consolidated financial statements and related disclosures;
Research, evaluate, and document accounting conclusions for complex, unusual, or non-routine transactions;
Monitor and implement changes in US GAAP, FASB pronouncements, and other applicable accounting standards, including ASC 842 and future requirements;
Maintain ownership of accounting policies, reporting governance, and financial reporting methodologies that support organizational objectives. Audit, Compliance & Statutory Reporting Lead the annual consolidated financial statement audit and serve as the primary liaison for external audit activities;
Direct the preparation and review of IRS Form 990 filings, NICRA submissions, and other statutory reporting requirements;
Ensure year-round audit readiness through effective controls, reconciliations, reporting schedules, and review processes;
Support organizational compliance with charitable registrations, census reporting, BEA reporting, and other applicable regulatory obligations;
Maintain ownership of Statement of Functional Expense (SOFE) methodology, functional expense allocations, and reporting governance. Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement Serve as the primary accounting partner to FP&A, Legal, Regional Finance Directors, International Advancement Offices, country office finance teams, and other key stakeholders;
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